Marjane Satrapi’s childhood is irrevocably altered by the revolution in Iran. Directed by Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, the 2007 film Persepolis intertwines Marjane’s coming-of-age story with the political transformation of her country, family ties, and the experience of exile. Drawing upon personal memory, the film crafts a powerful narrative about the search for belonging and one’s own voice.
We commemorate with love and respect Marjane Satrapi—the esteemed director and writer whom we lost this year—through the inclusion of Persepolis in our feature film selection.